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Watchdogs' praise for Redwood House

Watchdogs' praise for Redwood House

Watchdogs' praise for Redwood House

16 September 2015

'People felt listened to and happy with service provided' REDWOOD House in Hungerford has been rated as ‘good’ by health watchdogs. Inspectors…


Councillors' fury over 'overbearing and dominant' unauthorised homes

Councillors' fury over 'overbearing and dominant' unauthorised homes

Councillors' fury over 'overbearing and dominant' unauthorised homes

12 September 2015

'I'm sure other developers are watching with interest' SENIOR councillors this week accused their own officers of impotence for apparently allowing a…


Hunt for mystery wedding day hero

Hunt for mystery wedding day hero

Hunt for mystery wedding day hero

10 September 2015

'Tom' got bride-to-be to the service on time THE HUNT is on for the mystery hero named Tom, who saved a bride-to-be’s big day. Challoner Ainsworth…


Hungerford Primary School to expand to take more pupils

Hungerford Primary School to expand to take more pupils

Hungerford Primary School to expand to take more pupils

05 September 2015

Application to demolish former swimming pool and build extension PROPOSALS to extend and improve Hungerford Primary School have gone before planning chiefs. The…


River Lambourn campaigners plan victory party

River Lambourn campaigners plan victory party

River Lambourn campaigners plan victory party

03 September 2015

Celebrations over effluent victory WESTON villagers are preparing to toast their victory in opposing plans to pump treated sewage into the River Lambourn. Developers…


Thatcham flood defence and unauthorised Hungerford building work on tonight's agenda

Thatcham flood defence and unauthorised Hungerford building work on tonight's agenda

Thatcham flood defence and unauthorised Hungerford building work on tonight's agenda

02 September 2015

West Berkshire Council to discuss plans tonight THE next step in protecting Thatcham from flooding is to be decided tonight (Wednesday). West Berkshire…


Call for chain store to revitalise town centre

Call for chain store to revitalise town centre

Call for chain store to revitalise town centre

31 August 2015

Mixed views from traders over falling footfall solution FALLING footfall in Hungerford has prompted calls for a “big name” store to revitalise…


Former mayor's Golden Wedding bash

Former mayor's Golden Wedding bash

Former mayor's Golden Wedding bash

30 August 2015

Party raises funds for stroke charity CONGRATULATIONS are due to former Hungerford mayor Chris Jennings and husband Mick. The couple have celebrated 50…


Council planners back 'unauthorised' Hungerford housing development

Council planners back 'unauthorised' Hungerford housing development

Council planners back 'unauthorised' Hungerford housing development

28 August 2015

West Berkshire Council recommends approval, while town council withdraws objection RESIDENTS opposed to an “unauthorised” Hungerford housing…


Kintbury's ancient fire engine is safe and well

Kintbury's ancient fire engine is safe and well

Kintbury's ancient fire engine is safe and well

26 August 2015

Machine dates back to 1786 FOUND: One ancient fire engine from Kintbury. Mary Hassell, of Oaken Grove, Newbury, wanted to know what had happened to the…


Call for innovations to increase footfall in Hungerford

Call for innovations to increase footfall in Hungerford

Call for innovations to increase footfall in Hungerford

19 August 2015

Number of visitors to the town is dropping FOOTFALL is Hungerford has steadily fallen over the past four years, new figures reveal. The declining number…


Calling all crafty gardeners

Calling all crafty gardeners

Calling all crafty gardeners

18 August 2015

Horticultural and Home Craft show taking place in Hungerford this weekend ARE you proud of your home grown flowers and veg? Or perhaps you’re a…


Tally Ho strikes out with B & B

Tally Ho strikes out with B & B

Tally Ho strikes out with B & B

15 August 2015

Hungerford Newtown pub's new venture The Tally Ho community pub in Hungerford Newtown could soon be offering bed-and-breakfast accommodation. Planners…


After Hungerford UFO sightings, now it's crop circles

After Hungerford UFO sightings, now it's crop circles

After Hungerford UFO sightings, now it's crop circles

12 August 2015

There’s something very strange going on near Hungerford. First it was unusual lights in the skies over Hungerford and Lambourn, and now it seems…


Arctic star honour at last for war hero George, 98

Arctic star honour at last for war hero George, 98

Arctic star honour at last for war hero George, 98

21 July 2015

It was the 'worst journey in the world' - Winston Churchill A WAR veteran from Hungerford has received the Arctic Star medal, honouring his bravery. George…


Frustration as unauthorised building work continues

Frustration as unauthorised building work continues

Frustration as unauthorised building work continues

15 July 2015

Residents in uproar at council inaction RESIDENTS of Upper Eddington in Hungerford are “beyond frustrated” at the inability of planning officers’…


New rooms for the Plume?

New rooms for the Plume?

New rooms for the Plume?

14 July 2015

High Street pub wants to cater for staying guests THE Plume of Feathers pub in Hungerford High Street could soon be providing overnight accommodation. Greene…


Truancy mother angered by fine

Truancy mother angered by fine

Truancy mother angered by fine

07 July 2015

Council confirms tough new stance A MOTHER became abusive when told she would have to pay a fine for taking her child on holiday during term time, Newbury…


It's the Ladybugs' ball!

It's the Ladybugs' ball!

It's the Ladybugs' ball!

06 July 2015

Reunion cuts across the decades FROM across the years and from as far afield as York, former Hungerford Ladybugs staged a reunion party on Saturday. The…


Football star Charlie Austin returns to his old stamping ground to marry

Football star Charlie Austin returns to his old stamping ground to marry

Football star Charlie Austin returns to his old stamping ground to marry

02 July 2015

Fairytale wedding in spectacular Highclere Castle setting Charlie Austin returned to his roots to wed his fiancée at Highclere Castle on Saturday,…


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